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Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Driving Operational Excellence and Innovation• Spearheading end-to-end operations, overseeing manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics functions.• Implementing Lean Six Sigma methodologies to enhance efficiency and reduce operational costs.• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve overall productivity.• Leading initiatives for quality control, ensuring adherence to industry standards and customer … Show more Driving Operational Excellence and Innovation• Spearheading end-to-end operations, overseeing manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics functions.• Implementing Lean Six Sigma methodologies to enhance efficiency and reduce operational costs.• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve overall productivity.• Leading initiatives for quality control, ensuring adherence to industry standards and customer satisfaction.• Instrumental in the successful implementation of technology solutions to enhance workflow automation and data-driven decision-making. Show less

HOO has the overall commercial and operational responsibility for all appareloperations within HMSC with managing over 70% of the current biz of HMSC interms of space/revenue.• Accountable for budget achievement and P&L control of the different sites• Plan, direct, review and implement warehouse and value-added services operations to meetproductivity agreed levels and customer satisfaction• Formulate business strategy for the site/sector• Design policies that align… Show more HOO has the overall commercial and operational responsibility for all appareloperations within HMSC with managing over 70% of the current biz of HMSC interms of space/revenue.• Accountable for budget achievement and P&L control of the different sites• Plan, direct, review and implement warehouse and value-added services operations to meetproductivity agreed levels and customer satisfaction• Formulate business strategy for the site/sector• Design policies that align with overall strategy• Develop and implement efficient and compliant processes for communication, dataprocessing and material flow• Coordinate customer service operations and find ways to ensure customer retention• Ensure compliance with local and international customers (MAS /Nike /Lacoste/Lululemon /Patagonia,etc)• Oversee the implementation of technology solutions throughout the organization• Manage contracts and relations with customers, vendors, partners and other stakeholders• Evaluate risk and lead quality assurance efforts Show less

Responsible for overseeing and managing company's overall supply chain and logistics strategy and operations. Working on forecasts and inventories, keeping an accurate record of the process and analysing performance to maintain optimal inventory levels. Overseeing product storage, handling and distribution Improving the overall supply chain performance and look for any possible innovations to the process Implementing new technologies and staying alert to new… Show more Responsible for overseeing and managing company's overall supply chain and logistics strategy and operations. Working on forecasts and inventories, keeping an accurate record of the process and analysing performance to maintain optimal inventory levels. Overseeing product storage, handling and distribution Improving the overall supply chain performance and look for any possible innovations to the process Implementing new technologies and staying alert to new trends in the sector Inventory Management: Supervise all activities in the whole logistics chain. Monitor and track the inbound consignments of medicine and complete the processing during within the SLA. Facility Management and General Administration: Develop strategic plans for HR Management in Development, Training and Mentoring. Ascertaining the Manpower (employee) requirement for the supply chain process and work with HR on the recruitment process. Fleet Management: Upkeep of the SHL owned and rented/leased vehicle fleet. Security Services and Health and Safety: Ensuring that the optimum standards are met with in the process and educating the employees on the standards and how to achieve them. Compliance Management: Follow Project Management concepts in executing key project. Plan, implement and control the budgets and costs involving OPEX and CAPEX for the responsible facilities. Show less

The Cluster Head is responsible for the overall profitability and growth of the cluster while ensuring production efficiency, quality, cost-effective management of resources and customer, staff and supplier satisfaction in order to align cluster performance with the overall Logiwiz Goals & vision/mission & financial budgets in line with Hayleys Advantis values.• Fully responsible for 2 main multi user facilities consist of over 150k sqft.• Client tale consist of MAS Active, Amante… Show more The Cluster Head is responsible for the overall profitability and growth of the cluster while ensuring production efficiency, quality, cost-effective management of resources and customer, staff and supplier satisfaction in order to align cluster performance with the overall Logiwiz Goals & vision/mission & financial budgets in line with Hayleys Advantis values.• Fully responsible for 2 main multi user facilities consist of over 150k sqft.• Client tale consist of MAS Active, Amante, Avirate, Textured Jersey, Brandix, Asia Pacific Brewaries, Loadstar, CBL, Aqua packaging, etc..• Cast vision to the team and thereby setting up timely directions to the cluster.• Act as a change agent • Drive the Hayleys Advantis values in to the people and promote the Advantis culture within the organization.• Monitoring the discipline of the respective subordinates • Obtain the required level of support from other functional areas• Proper deployment and interpretation of analyzed data in order to arrive at strategic and operational decisions Show less

Full responsibility of the operation on 3 main sites. Provides materials, equipment, and supplies by directing receiving, warehousing, and distribution services; supervising staff.• Achieves financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.• Achieve set budget from existing business and new businesses. • Jointly work with MBD to promote E2E services to existing clients and generate new businesses… Show more Full responsibility of the operation on 3 main sites. Provides materials, equipment, and supplies by directing receiving, warehousing, and distribution services; supervising staff.• Achieves financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.• Achieve set budget from existing business and new businesses. • Jointly work with MBD to promote E2E services to existing clients and generate new businesses. • Maintaining debtors below 30days by following up on payments and jointly work with Finance dept.• Complies with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions• Safeguards warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols.• Maintains physical condition of warehouses by planning and implementing new design layouts; inspecting equipment; issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement.• Completes warehouse operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results• Maintains warehouse staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.• To form exclusive supplier base with gain sharing ( exclusivity limited to 3PL sector) to cater consistently for the growing demands of the company• Consolidation of human capital of each function with the optimum numbers and the competencies to achieve company objectives with minimum overheads Show less

Managing key accounts such as NIKE Demand Pull of MAS Active, Nestle Lanka Ltd, Textured Jersey (TJ) , Glaxo Smith Kline (GSK)Fully responsible for Total supply chain solutions and value addition.• Managing Warehouse operation, distribution & Inventory accuracy.• Warehouse planning and maximum utilization• Process study and implementation of new clients (Logistics Solutions)• Ensure accurate invoicing and evaluating monthly P&, account collections• Ensure product… Show more Managing key accounts such as NIKE Demand Pull of MAS Active, Nestle Lanka Ltd, Textured Jersey (TJ) , Glaxo Smith Kline (GSK)Fully responsible for Total supply chain solutions and value addition.• Managing Warehouse operation, distribution & Inventory accuracy.• Warehouse planning and maximum utilization• Process study and implementation of new clients (Logistics Solutions)• Ensure accurate invoicing and evaluating monthly P&, account collections• Ensure product quality, safety and security.• Carry out monthly client reviews.• Ensure ISO standards are maintained. Show less

Supervising and managing overall Marks & Spencer Operation• Prime task is to manage team performance and drive the team to meet given KPI’s for Marks and Spencer.• Jointly with M&S Supply chain team, to plan weekly container volume by coordinating with the sea carriers. • Ensure timely and accurate invoicing (based on 40/40/20 rule) while maintaining period-vice volume breakdowns against the respective revenue & expenditure.• Maintain close coordination with the CFS operation to… Show more Supervising and managing overall Marks & Spencer Operation• Prime task is to manage team performance and drive the team to meet given KPI’s for Marks and Spencer.• Jointly with M&S Supply chain team, to plan weekly container volume by coordinating with the sea carriers. • Ensure timely and accurate invoicing (based on 40/40/20 rule) while maintaining period-vice volume breakdowns against the respective revenue & expenditure.• Maintain close coordination with the CFS operation to ensure zero errors, attend & rectify issues without delays with timely and accurate recordings of issues in the Issue Log.• Identifying and securing 1st mile last mile vendor logistics opportunities and meet budgeted target and contribution margin. Promoting new APLL products such as air/sea.• Maintaining annual target of below 12% of Account collection.• Developing and implementing IT Processes to enhance operational efficiency and reduce time waste.• Manage “Trusted Receiving Program” and evaluate suppliers on Monthly basis. Show less

Reporting directly to M&S London office. Fully responsible for supply chain physical and process compliance on supplier/Freight Forwarders and Shipping lines services and product conformity for Marks and Spencer.Underwent Supply chain conformity training program in Marks & Spencer Waterside, London• Implement Conformity Program (CNI) to Sri Lanka, India &Bangladesh and educate vendors and manage the team in India & Bangladesh.• To ensure product and process conformity throughout… Show more Reporting directly to M&S London office. Fully responsible for supply chain physical and process compliance on supplier/Freight Forwarders and Shipping lines services and product conformity for Marks and Spencer.Underwent Supply chain conformity training program in Marks & Spencer Waterside, London• Implement Conformity Program (CNI) to Sri Lanka, India &Bangladesh and educate vendors and manage the team in India & Bangladesh.• To ensure product and process conformity throughout the supply chain.• To ensure thorough audit procedures that S.O.P’s are adhered to and process failures reported.• To ensure Vendor Education and Evaluation on Supply Chain conformity is carried out.• Identify, investigate and resolve potential and actual Supply Chain process issues• Document resolutions and ensure Standard Operating Procedures reflect the solution requirements Show less

Handling & Managing NIKE Supply Chain for USA and LTAM and Air/Sea Operation for USA. Tommy / Kellwood / Timberland / Polo Logistics Operation.Underwent NIKE Supply chain management program in APL Singapore.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Administration And Management, General

Yellow Belt

Advance Diploma, Logistics Management, Merit